Tipping charter pilot

I search all over and could not find an appropriate section to write this question and you shout forgive me from posting here. The question I have is tipping charter pilot is an accetable maner, is something you guys consider doing it and what is the approximate amount.
Lazik
I've never noticed a "tip jar" on the exit door of any airplane. I don't think it's anything I want to start.
 
I want him to remember me when he has to fly in less than favorable weather, asked to land in too small of a river or lake, too rough tundra, too much meat weight, too much cross wind.
That's part and parcel for being a bush pilot anywhere on the planet. If I don't know how to do that, I've got no business in that profession.
 
FLOWN ON ALOT OF CHARTERS TO LITTLE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS FOR WORK AND THEY WERE ALWAYS PAID BY MY CONTRACTOR, SO NEVER GAVE A SECOND THOUGHT TO GIVING A TIP.
EVERY PERSONAL FLIGHT I'VE TAKEN BE IT ALASKA, MEXICO OR AFRICA I'VE ALWAYS HAD A "THANK YOU" AND A "LOADED" HANDSHAKE WITH "LET ME BUY YOU DINNER WHEN YOU GET BACK". JUST ME.
 
Question: When is a tip not a tip?
Answer: When it's expected!!
I understand the tipping culture, i was in the restaurant business for 20 years. I had good waitresses making more than the general manager, and was fine with that.
When it's expected, it's just a way to transfer salary to the employees without paying taxes on it.
Really chaps me that in the US the "norm" has gone to 20% and even 25% because the employees say the cost of living has gone up more than the meal cost. That's a big load of bs. In the 80's and early 90's we were selling a small steak dinner with salad bar for $5.99. And the wait staff was bringing in $100 to $200 a night in tips. Sorry, off-topic rant over.
I feel the outfitter should simply add the amount to the bill to make a living wage for his employees then allow a tip for exceptional service. Doesn't look good though for the SA model of no daily rates high trophy fees.
 
Reminds me about tipping in American Hospitality.
Why can't they (people living off Tips) be paid a livable static wage?
Because then the 'restaurant' will need to increase the price of drinks & meals too make up for the loss?
Leading to nobody drinking/eating there leading towards business shutdown.
But if you can't/won't pay your workers a static livable wage in the first place...
Should your business even be open/exist....?

And at what point do we cross the line from proud leaders of the modern world to getting down n dirty with other nations that have human rights issues...
 
The minimum wage and usually what is paid in the state of Delaware for tipped employees is $2.23 an hour. The alternative is to lay off all the wait staff and wait on yourself.
From the DOL's webpage:
The Department of Labor can collect minimum wages on behalf of Delaware workers. Effective January 1, 2024 Delaware’s minimum hourly wage rate is $13.25.
Delaware’s minimum hourly wage will increase to $15.00 on January 1, 2025.
Employees Who Receive Tips:
The minimum cash wage payable to employees who receive tips is $2.23 per hour.
  • Tips may not be taken or retained by an employer except as required by law.
  • Tip pooling is permitted (under certain circumstances) in an amount not to exceed 15% of the actual tips received by the employee.

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